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Bonds and QT: Did the Fed Send a Signal?

Quantitative tightening is the Fed’s process of reducing its balance sheet. After purchasing debt securities during and after the 2020 global pandemic, the U.S. central bank has allowed those purchases to roll off its balance sheet since March 2022. At the early May FOMC meeting, the Fed told markets it…

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S&P Futures Muted as Investors Weigh Interest Rate Outlook

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.05% this morning as warnings from a series of Federal Reserve officials prompted investors to reassess their expectations regarding interest rate cuts this year.

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S&P Futures Muted as Investors Pare Back Rate Cut Bets

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The Bank shouldn't be shy on cutting interest rates

City Comment: Inflation could fall below 2% as soon as next week

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Stocks Fall Back on Concern Interest Rates to Stay Higher for Longer

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. US stock indexes gave up an early advance on Thursday and closed lower. The...

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The Dow Jones hits 40,000 for the first time. What to know about this major milestone

Stock markets received a boost from new data showing inflation is easing. Lower inflation has raised hopes about the U.S. economy — but there are still a lot of unknowns.

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Dollar Ends Higher and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday recovered from an early 5-week low and finished up +0.12%. The dollar found support Thursday from higher T-note yields. Also, comments from Cleveland Fed President Mester and Richmond Fed President Barkin, who said interest rates should stay higher for longer, were bullish for...

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Dow Jones Crosses 40,000 For First Time Amid Bull Market Surge

Earlier this year, the Dow had flirted with the 40,000 level but retreated in April due to concerns over high interest rates.

International Business Times

Dow Jones crosses 40,000 points for the first time

If current price trends continue the Fed could consider lowering interest rates

The Independent UK

ECB To Take Measured Steps Post June, Kazaks Advises

The European Central Bank is proceeding cautiously with interest rates, emphasizing measured steps and gradual implementation for economic stability and gr...

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Asian Markets Track Wall St Records After US Inflation Data

Asian equities rallied Thursday after US data showed inflation cooled last month, fuelling speculation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice this year.

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Stock Indexes Post Record Highs as Economic Reports Bolster Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.49%. US stock indexes Wednesday rallied, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials, and the...

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Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies on Dovish US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.64% and posted a 5-week low. Wednesday’s US economic reports were dovish for the Fed and weighed on the dollar. Also, Wednesday’s rally in the S&P 500 to a record high curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. US Apr CPI eased...

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U.S. Homebuilder Sentiment Drops Due To Slowing Buyer Traffic

U.S. homebuilder sentiment declines due to rising interest rates impacting buyer traffic and market conditions. Policymakers and stakeholders must monitor ...

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Rally to Record Highs on Fed-Friendly Economic Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. US stock indexes this morning are mildly higher, with the S&P 500 and...

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Stocks Climb and Bond Yields Fall as US CPI Moderates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.26%. US stock indexes this morning are mildly higher, with the S&P 500 posting...

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More Americans are falling behind on credit card bills

Credit card delinquencies rose in the first three months of the year. That's a sign of the growing financial stress that some families are feeling in an era of rising prices and high interest rates.

The Guardian - UK

UK unemployment may not reach its worst, but economic rebound will stall

Failure to cut interest rates will take money out of the system, hitting businesses such as hospitality

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International Business Times

US Fed Vice Chair Says Interest Rates Should Remain On Pause

The US central bank should keep interest rates at their current "restrictive" levels until it sees real progress in the fight to lower inflation, a senior Fed official said Monday.

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The Case For Forever High Interest Rates

Report 'GLOBAL-RATES-RSTAR-GRAPHIC' advocates for maintaining high interest rates to manage inflation, prevent overheating, and prepare for economic downturns.

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Bank of England of ‘miserable incompetence’ over inflation

MP criticises policies on interest rates and bond-selling as Tory rightwingers call for review of Bank’s independence

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Yes, interest rates really are high right now

Just because they're lower than in the 80s doesn't mean they aren't elevated.

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British Economy Bounces Back Strongly, Ending Technical Recession

British economy shows strong growth in Q1, ending a technical recession. Interest rates may decrease to boost growth.

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Asian Markets Mostly Rise As US Data Boosts Rate Hopes

Growing hopes that the Federal Reserve and other central banks are close to cutting interest rates helped push Asian stocks higher Friday.

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Dollar Softens and Gold Rallies as US Jobless Claims Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.30%. The dollar gave up an early advance Thursday and fell moderately after US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected to an 8-1/2 month high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The dollar was also weighed down Thursday by a...

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